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Good morning everyone, I finally took the step in getting off Norco. I was taking 15 a day for 20 years. I wanted my life back. I am now on Suboxin. I took a whole 8 mg the first day and felt great. However, the second day it did not make me feel right at all! This morning I took only a quarter of the tab and I am doing ok. However, I have a Benzo addiction as well. Is it ok to take them both? In addition, my intention is only get through the normal withdrawl period I would of undergone from the Norco 10mg. So how long do I need to be on Suboxin? Please advise, thank you
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Welcome!
I didn't go the sub route, wanted to but Dr said "No".   I'm still hanging on day by day.  Big on this website, it's more than WDs for me, my intire life, family, career all changed.

Many on here have had subs become a problem, use the least you can to get through this,
What benzo?  Xanex?
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Should I just stop everything and just deal with the withdrawls? I'm at a loss at this point and my job and life are to important. The wd are horrible whenever I start to take less norcos. It effects my digestive tract and I have zero energy to do anything. I want to feel happy again and be on top of my game like I did back in 1995. I want to socialize again and try to meet people or even have a relationship again. These meds stopped that. I underwent 17 surgeries that started this vicious cycle, however, I continued on like any other patient. It's time for me now! I know their are others that have similar experiences. Please share everyone.
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I definitely don't think you should stop all of your meds cold turkey.  Can you talk to the Dr. and have them put you on a safe tapering plan?

But given all the meds you're taking, cold turkey could be very dangerous.
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No I do not Vicki. Just joined this forum this morning.
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How do I refresh my screen and see if anyone is replying? Or do I just stay on this page and wait for responses?
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We're here and we're replying!  Just click on the question you posted and scroll down.. you'll see the responses :)
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Okay. Click on my screen name which will take you to my profile page. Look toward the upper right where it says " send a message."  Click on that and there you go!
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